15 Minutes

When Jasper Kanes was two years old, their parents took them whale watching for the first time. As is the case for many whale enthusiasts, that first encounter sparked a life-long devotion.

In a place that is both near and far, there is a cluster of 17 quaint villages brimming with bright ideas and industrious, compassionate people. Many homes here are powered by wind, solar, geothermal and other sustainable sources.

I believe that the future of artificial intelligence (AI) will have a face—or, more accurately, many faces.

Aaron Labbe was in his second year of studies at SUNY Fredonia’s School of Music when he suffered a mental breakdown so bad it caused a heart arrhythmia. He was rushed to hospital, where he spent three days in intensive care and nearly a week in the cardiac unit.

As we think back over the past year, we are awestruck by the many ways digital technology is increasingly shaping our lives. As a result of the pandemic, engaging with the digital world became critical in how we work, connect with our family and friends, and learn.

On August 14, 2020 Pinnguaq held a week long workshop partnered with Kids Help Phone to create an animated short video. Learn more about it inside!

Lindsay Makerspace teacher Becky writes about her favourite activities she had taught students! Read about the fun experiences had, and how these activities impacted the Lindsay Makerspace.

In this blog, Mary McDonald talks about a sense of community and online education during COVID-19.

In this blog we discuss what tech VS pandemic means, and the impact it has.

Pinnguaq is introducing a game called Nanili! This game was created to show players how to code in an engaging and easy-to-use programme.

Here is what happened in Kuujjuaq with our delivery team members Mary and Stefanie for a digital skills camp!

Follow us along as we tell you what happened at the digital skills camp in Kangiqsualujjuaq!

There are some exciting things happening at the Pinnguaq Iqaluit Makerspace in 2020! Introducing Michael Foote, the new Makerspace Manager.

Meet our Travelling Teach Team! We are proud to introduce all of these talented people.

Pinnguaq is hiring for 6 new positions – and when I say new, I mean new – these are brand new roles that we are bringing into our organization.

Introducing our game “Inuit Mythology” create by Talia Metuq, art done by Ian MacLean. Check it out!

We reflect back on our success with Cancode and all that Cancode has supported Pinnguaq with.

In February 2019 Pinnguaq spent a little time in Arviat delivering some sessions. Check out this post to find out more!

Here is a place you can find all of the Inuktitut language resources that Pinnguaq has been working on.

Meet some of our new staff members! Check out our “Work” page for more job opportunities at Pinnguaq.

We are hiring in Nunavut! But there are some issues Nunavut faces, and we are trying to combat those problems.

Pinnguaq, in collaboration with Sesqui has finally released Meridian, a collection of six VR experiences on available on multiple platforms.

Sesqui is doing some amazing things, and Pinnguaq is proud to celebrate our involvement with this project.

Pinnguaq is introducing some of our new hires! Check them out, they’re amazing!